Technician - Electrical Installation

Bedford ESOL; Bedford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave + Bank holidays

People’s Pension

Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Bedford College Group is seeking a Technician in Electrical Installation at Bedford College to support engineering teaching and workshop operations. You will prepare work areas, manage tools and stock, and ensure safe, compliant workshop environments for learners.

The role involves assisting lecturers, supporting student activities, and promoting safeguarding and professional standards across college locations.

Qualifications

• Level 2 NVQ/Diploma in a construction trade and English/Maths at Level 2 or willingness to achieve.
• Experience with electrical equipment and safe working practices in construction.
• Ability to prepare, maintain and repair tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Electrical Workshop & Teaching Support – assist lecturers, prep areas and resources.
• Tools, Equipment & Stock Management – maintain, service and track inventories.
• Workshop Safety & Compliance – maintain safe environments and conduct risk/COSH assessments.
• Learner Support & College Engagement – guide learners and contribute to activities.
• Safeguarding & Professional Standards – promote safeguarding and professional conduct.

Skills

Electrical experience

Workshop skills

Stock management

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Education

Level 2 NVQ/Diploma in construction trade

Tools

Tools maintenance

Stock control systems

Job description

Role: Technician – Electrical Installation

Location: Bedford College – Cauldwell Street Campus

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £24,552 and £26,754 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, People’s Pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

About the role:

We are currently seeking a Technician in Electrical Installation to join our Engineering department at The Bedford College Group.

As a Technician, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• Electrical Workshop & Teaching Support - Provide practical support to Lecturers, Trainers and learners within Electrical Installation and wider Construction workshops, preparing work areas and resources to support successful qualification achievement.
• Tools, Equipment & Stock Management - Maintain, service and repair tools and equipment, manage stock inventories and consumables, oversee equipment sign-in/out systems, process orders, and monitor expenditure against agreed budgets.
• Workshop Safety & Compliance - Maintain clean, safe and hazard-free workshop environments, ensure compliance with relevant safety regulations, undertake risk and COSHH assessments, and support day-to-day site and equipment security.
• Learner Support & College Engagement - Provide guidance to learners, manage student conduct appropriately, manufacture teaching aids where required, and contribute to marketing, engagement and wider Construction activities.
• Safeguarding & Professional Standards - Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, health and safety, and continuous professional development while working in accordance with College policies and procedures.

About you:

• Construction Qualifications & Electrical Experience - Holds a Level 2 NVQ/Diploma in a construction trade, with practical experience in the electrical industry and English and Maths at Level 2 or a willingness to achieve these qualifications.
• Technical & Workshop Skills - Experienced in preparing, maintaining and repairing tools and equipment, managing stock inventories, and applying safe working practices relating to electrical equipment and wider construction activities.
• Learner Support & Teamwork - Committed to providing a high-quality learning experience, working effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, and making a positive contribution to the team while respecting colleagues’ expertise.
• Communication, Professionalism & College Values - Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision, communicates confidently in person, by telephone and in writing, and demonstrates Student Focus, High Performance, Respect, Openness and Honesty.
• Safeguarding, Safety & Flexibility - Committed to safeguarding, equality and diversity, professional boundaries and health and safety, with a willingness to undertake First Aid training, continuously develop skills, work flexibly and travel across College locations as required.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

Interviews to be held: TBC

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:

• Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

About The Bedford College Group

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire:Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College andTreshamCollegein the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough;ShuttleworthCollege,a specialist land‑based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for Motorsportalongside Silverstonerace circuit.To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.

Safeguarding our Students

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.

Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.